Overall Print Size: 32 ¼' wide x 24' high
Image Size: 25 ¾' wide x 16 ½' high
As the leading publisher of aviation art for over four decades, we are proud that the prints are autographed by distinguished USAAF and Luftwaffe veterans who fought during the Defense of the Reich, adding great historical importance to this stunning release. Many of the signatories are sadly no longer with us, giving aviation art connoisseurs a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable and valuable collector's piece.
THE SIGNATURES THE LIMITED EDITION Signed by three veterans who fought in this epic battle: Lt GÜNTHER SINNECKER Bf109 Ace with JG302 & JG300 / 5 victories Col JOE PETERBURS Pilot on P-51s with the 20th FG / 2 victories T/Sgt WILLIAM STOVALL Top Turret Gunner on B-17s with the 390th BG THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION (7 sigs) Signed by a further four veterans who flew during the Defense of the Reich: Lt Col 'LUCKY' LOWMAN Pilot on P-51s with the 20th FG 1st Lt KEN SHARPE Pilot on B-17s with the 388th BG Oblt GÜNTHER SEEGER KC An Ace on Bf109s with JG2 & JG53 / 56 victories Oblt WALTER WOLFRUM KC An Ace on Bf109s with JG52 / 137 victories THE WAR IN EUROPE EDITION (13 sigs) Also issued with the stunning companion print FIGHTER ESCORT. Each portfolio is signed by a further six veterans who flew during this crucial period: Fw OSKAR BÖSCH A Bf109s & Fw190s Ace with JG3 / 18 victories Lt FRITZ TEGTMEIER KC An Ace on Bf109s & Me262s with JG54 & JG7 / 146 victories 1st Lt LEO CROCE Co-Pilot on B-17s with 398th BG Col 'BUD' ANDERSON An Ace on P-51s with the 357th FG / 16¼ victories Lt Col WALTER DRAKE Pilot on P-51s with the 479th FG / 1 victory Capt LEO KERNS (companion) Pilot on P-51s with the 20th FG / 1 victory THE TRIBUTE EDITION (19 sigs) With nineteen signatures and an original pencil drawing! Representing the ultimate in collecting, this exceptional edition comprises all signatures of the War in Europe Edition and is issued with an ORIGINAL PENCIL work specially created by Robert Taylor. Each drawing is signed by two leading Bf109 Luftwaffe Aces and a famous P-51 Mustang Ace: GenLt GÜNTHER RALL KC Flew Bf109s & Fw190s with JG52 & JG300 - the 3rd highest-scoring Ace in history with 275 victories. Maj HANS-EKKEHARD BOB KC An Ace who flew Bf109s, Fw190s & Me262s with JG54, JG3 & JV44, scoring 60 victories Brig Gen ROBIN OLDS Legendary USAAF Fighter Ace on P-38s & P-51s with the 479th FG, scoring 17 victories Each drawing is conservation matted to include the original signatures of a further three pilots of both the Luftwaffe and USAAF who fought in the skies over Germany as the Allies pushed for victory during WWII: Col HARRY MUMFORD A B-17 pilot with the 95th BG who led the first USAAF daylight raid on Berlin. Gen PAUL DOUGLAS Flying P-47s with the 368th FG, he scored 8 victories and became was one of the most decorated US Aces. Oblt WALTER SCHUCK KC Flew Bf109s & Me262s with JG5 & JG7 scoring 206 victories. He was finally shot down by Joe Peterburs. |